Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Reinforcement, Consciousness Raising
1 May 2012
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Chapter 4- theories and models of exercise behaviour ii. Instrumental conditioning: a voluntary (non reflective) behaviour can be learned by pairing the behaviour with consequent reinforcement (reward that follows behaviour, example: dogs sit when they know they will get a cookie. Stimulus-response theory: future exercise behaviour depends primarily on whether the exerciser experienced positive or negative outcomes following previous exercise bouts. Identifies events that follow a behaviour and effects on future behaviour: 4 types of events that can follow a behaviour affect future behaviour, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction. Positive reinforcement: an enjoyable or pleasant outcome that makes a person feel good and that strengthens a particular behaviour. Intrinsic reinforcers: rewards that come from within oneself (feeling good about one"s body, sense of accomplishment: extrinsic reinforcers: rewards that come from other people or that you give yourself (verbal praise from fitness instructor, compliments from friends)
